Militant hideout unearthed in Doda

August 17, 2010 10:15 am | Updated November 05, 2016 06:58 am IST - Jammu

Security forces have unearthed a militant hideout in Doda district and recovered a cache of arms and 25 kgs of explosive powder from it, police said on Tuesday.

Acting on a tip off, 8 Rashtriya Rifle and police launched search operation in Qulian area in Bhaderwah tehsil of the district and unearthed the hideout last night.

A Chinese pistol, one magazine, 10 rounds of AK rifle, one grenade, one detonator, an IED and 25 kgs of explosive powder were recovered from it, they said.

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